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Combining detailed techniques with instructive case studies, the best-selling Practical Homicide Investigation stresses the basics and provides patterns on which to build a foundation for a prosecutable case. This fourth edition presents the latest information on DNA analysis and the latest assessment of crime scene reconstruction principles. It offers updated information on crime scene processing, including new blood enhancement reagents and current constitutional law, and contains new serial murder cases and a revised chapter on profiling, also with a new case. All of the illustrations are now presented in full color, including new medical-legal drawings for instruction and courtroom testimony.

1 The Homicide Crime Scene

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(30)

The Five Components of Practical Homicide Investigation®

2

(1)

The Crime Scene

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(18)

At the Crime Scene

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(1)

The Homicide Investigation Starts at the Crime Scene

4

(1)

Determining the Dimensions of the Homicide Crime Scene

5

(4)

Protecting the Crime Scene

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(9)

The Crime Scene Sign-In Sheet

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(2)

The Preliminary Investigation at the Primary Crime Scene

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(1)

Victimology

21

(1)

Equivocal Death Investigations

22

(7)

The Staged Crime Scene

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(1)

Introduction

22

(1)

Types of Crime Scene Staging

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Example of Homicide Made to Appear an Accident

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(2)

Examples of a Homicide Made to Appear Sex Related

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(4)

Conclusion

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Investigative Strategies

29

(1)

Selected Reading

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2 First Officer's Duties: General

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Notification of a Possible Homicide: The Official Notification to the Police

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(3)

First Notification of Homicide Received in Person by Patrol Officer

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First Officer's Duties on Arrival at the Scene

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(5)

Protection of Life

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(2)

Safeguarding the Scene and Detaining Witnesses or Suspects

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The First Officer Initiates the Homicide Investigation

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(1)

Dealing with Emergencies at the Scene

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(4)

Conclusion

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Selected Reading

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3 First Officer's Duties: Specific

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The Suspect in Custody

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(2)

Transporting the Suspect

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Examination of the Suspect for Evidence

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(1)

The Dying Declaration

51

(1)

The Victim Removed to the Hospital

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(1)

The Victim Pronounced DOA at the Hospital

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(1)

The Officer's Duties at the Hospital

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(1)

The Victim Confirmed DOA at the Scene

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(2)

Handling Witnesses at the Scene

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Additional Officers at the Scene

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(1)

Handling News Media Personnel at the Scene

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(1)

The Documentation of Events by the First Officer

55

(1)

The Changing Sequence of Command

56

(1)

Patrol Officer's Checklist

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Initial Call/Receipt of Information

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(1)

Arrival at the Homicide Crime Scene

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(1)

Protection of the Crime Scene

59

(1)

Notifications

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(1)

Preliminary Investigation

59

(1)

Suspect in Custody

60

(1)

Suicide and Accidental Death

61

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4 The Preliminary Investigation at the Scene: The Detectives

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Initial Receipt of Information

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(1)

Arrival at the Scene

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Preliminary Steps to Be Taken by Detectives upon Arrival Checklist

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Describing the Scene

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(1)

Implementing Crime Scene Procedures

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(1)

Direction of Uniformed Personnel at the Scene

69

(1)

The Teamwork Approach

70

(1)

Directing the Investigation at the Scene

71

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Duties of the Detective Supervisor on Arrival at the Scene

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Preliminary Interview of the First Officer

72

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Interview of Ambulance Personnel

74

(1)

Handling Curious Onlookers

75

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Handling Witnesses at the Scene

76

(2)

The Canvass

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The Preliminary Medical Examination at the Scene

83

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Special Procedure to Follow in Specific Cases

85

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Case Examples

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Conclusion

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Reference

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5 Specific Investigative Duties at the Scene

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The Suspect in Custody

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Interview and Interrogation of the Suspect in Custody

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Examination of a Suspect for Evidence

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Evaluation of the Suspect's Demeanor and Mental Capacity

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Obtaining a Dying Declaration

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Questions to Be Asked in a Dying Declaration

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Documentation of the Dying Declaration

94

(1)

Handling Buried-Body Cases

95

(12)

The Discovery of the Buried Body

95

(3)

Initial Response

98

(1)

The Excavation

99

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The Body

100

(6)

Search for a Buried Body

106

(1)

The Investigative Checklist

107

(17)

Documentation of the Initial Report

107

(11)

Initial Receipt of Information

107

(1)

Arrival at the Homicide — Death Scene

108

(1)

Preliminary Inspection of the Body at the Crime Scene

108

(1)

Implementing Crime Scene Control Procedures

109

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Initiating a Crime Scene Log

109

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Establishing a Policy for Crime Scene Integrity

109

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Establishing a Command Post or Temporary Headquarters

110

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Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and Ambulance Personnel

111

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Initiating a Canvass

111

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Weapons

112

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The Suspect in Custody

112

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Suspect in Custody: Interrogation at the Scene

112

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A.D.A.P.T

113

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Documentation of Crime Scene Photographs

113

(1)

Recommended Crime Scene Photographs

113

(1)

The Crime Scene Sketch

114

(1)

The Crime Scene Search

114

(1)

Dusting for Fingerprints

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Description of the Deceased

115

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Preliminary Medical Examination at the Scene

116

(1)

Victim — Hospital Information

116

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Evidence Process and Control Procedures

117

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Release of the Homicide Crime Scene

117

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Suicide Investigation — Investigative Considerations

118

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Evaluation of the Wounds

118

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Psychological State of the Victim

118

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Any Prior Mental Disease or Defect

119

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Recognized Warning Signs in Suicides

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Extreme Danger Signs in Suicides

120

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Autoerotic Fatalities (Accidental Asphyxia)

120

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Investigative Considerations

120

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Investigating Fatal Fires

120

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The Investigative Considerations

120

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The Fire Incident

121

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Suspicious Designation: General Determination Factors

121

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Maintenance of the Fire Crime Scene

121

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Investigation at the Scene

121

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Determination of Arson

122

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

122

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Investigative Checklist

122

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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP) Warning Signs

123

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References

124

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Selected Reading

124

(1)

6 The Crime Scene Photographs

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The Value of Crime Scene Photographs

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Crime Scene Photography and the Investigator

126

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Admissibility of Photographic Evidence

126

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Photographing the Homicide Crime Scene

130

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Outdoor Locations

130

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Indoor Locations

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The Body

130

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Suspects

132

(1)

Type of Film

133

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Recommended Crime Scene Photographs

134

(10)

Practical Application of Crime Scene Photography

144

(8)

The World Trade Center Attack

145

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The Polaroid Macro 5 SLR Camera

145

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The Panoscan MK-3 Digital Panoramic Camera System

149

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Examples

150

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Videotaping

152

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Advantages of Videotaping

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Purpose of Videotaping the Crime Scene

153

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Recommended Procedure

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Video tape Protocol

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Arrival at Scene

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Taping Protocol

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Videotaping Suspect Statements

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Conclusion

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References .

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Selected Reading

158

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7 The Crime Scene Sketch

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The Sketch

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(4)

Preparing the Crime Scene Sketch

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Utilizing Aerial Photographs for Mapping Outdoor Crime Scenes

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The "Total Station" Crime Scene Reconstruction Program

168

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Definition

168

(2)

Operation

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Practical Application

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Reference

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Selected Reading

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8 The Homicide Crime Scene Search

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Legal Considerations

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Warrantless Searches Where Suspect Shares Possessory Right to Premises